Franklin School
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Salary
$5,000 - $6,000 / YEAR
The coach will design and lead practices and competitive strategies for the Fall Cross Country/Track program. Responsibilities include supervising student-athletes, managing equipment, and ensuring health and safety protocols are followed.
Preferred candidates have 2+ years of high school or club coaching experience and relevant certifications from NFHS or sport federations. Mandatory certifications in coaching fundamentals, concussion, heat illness, and implicit bias are required before the first practice.
About Franklin School Franklin is a visionary high school where students have the freedom to chart their own course while leaning on our long history of educational excellence. With a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum, Franklin engages students as active participants in their learning, preparing them to be innovators and socially responsible global leaders. Founded by the family of expert educators behind the Dwight Schools network, Franklin carries forward a tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to applied learning. We are proud to be a diverse, welcoming community where every student and staff member can thrive.
Design and lead engaging practices and competitive strategies. Model and cultivate teamwork, leadership, accountability, and commitment. Supervise student-athletes daily. Supervise and travel with student-athletes to and from all practices and competitions. Prioritize student-athlete health and safety, including the immediate reporting of injuries to the Athletic Director and school health office. Responsible for medical equipment at all practices, travel, and competitions. Report scores, maintain attendance, and provide program updates to the Athletic Department. Manage equipment and uniforms, ensuring accountability. Communicate with parents and players in a timely and effective manner. Read and adhere to all Athletic Department policies outlined in the Athletic Handbook. Foster strong relationships with athletes, families, colleagues, and the Franklin community. Demonstrate the highest respect for officials and serve as a role model in sportsmanship.
2+ years of high school and/or club cross country/track coaching experience preferred Experience working with youth athletes in camps, clinics, or officiating preferred Certifications and/or licenses from NFHS or sport federations are highly preferred Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and connect with student-athletes Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of team culture Coaching Requirements per New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association required All coaches must complete the following certifications prior to working directly with student-athletes. Candidates may be hired conditionally without them, but completion is required before the first practice: NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching NFHS Concussion in Sports NFHS Heat Illness Prevention NFHS Implicit Bias BeNice Mental Health Education
Market context
In New Jersey, cross country and track coaching roles often draw interest from schools and clubs that need staff who can support both training and student safety. Competition is usually strongest for candidates with high school or club experience and the required certifications, since programs want coaches who can start with minimal onboarding. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your NFHS or federation credentials and required safety training before applying.
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